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Private Tour of the Four Papal Basilicas

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Overview

Explore the Four Papal Basilicas of Rome with us! Live a unique experience with our exclusive tour of art, history and spirituality. Rely on the expertise of our certified and specialized tour guides who will make your visit unforgettable and accompany you to discover the beating heart of the Eternal City.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Snacks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Marco Aurelio
00184 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

St. Peter's Basilica is, without doubt, the main of the four papal basilicas. Your guide will accompany you to this place which will be the last stop of the tour.

What To Expect

Basilica Papale San Paolo Fuori le Mura

The group will be accompanied by the guide, as the first stop of the tour, to the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, an imposing building built in the first half of the fourth century AD.C. by the will of Emperor Constantine on the place that tradition indicates as the tomb of the Apostle Paul. The guide will point out and describe all the most characteristic points of this place, involving the group through the history of this important monument.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano

The group will be accompanied by the guide, as the second stop of the tour, to the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, Cathedral of Rome built by the will of Emperor Constantine and whose origins are linked to an ancient legend. The guide will point out and describe all the most characteristic points of this place, for example the great restoration by the famous architect Francesco Borromini on the occasion of the celebration of the Jubilee of 1650, involving the group through the history of this important monument.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (Pass By)

The group will be accompanied by the guide, as the third stop of the tour, to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the largest and oldest basilica dedicated to the figure of the Virgin Mary. The guide will point out and describe all the most characteristic points of this place, for example the precious mosaics and the two large papal chapels surmounted by two domes, commissioned by Sixtus V and Paul V, involving the group through the history of this important monument.
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St. Peter's Basilica

The group will be accompanied by the guide, as the fourth and last stop of the tour, to St. Peter's Basilica, the largest and most important of the four papal basilicas. The guide will point out and describe all the most characteristic points of this place, such as the large square with the colonnade by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the imposing facade erected by Carlo Maderno between 1607 and 1614 and the large dome designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti. At the end of the explanation, the tour will be finished and the group will be free to leave or stop again to independently tour inside the basilica.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour of the Four Papal Basilicas?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Snacks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • WARNING: IT IS MANDATORY TO WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING AND SHOES AND CONSONANT WITH THE RULES IMPOSED BY THE RELIGIOUS ENVIRONMENTS THAT WILL BE VISITED.

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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